US3848946A
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Electric connectors
Assignee: Ferranti International PLC
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Filing: 1971-05-19
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1991-05-19
Abstract
Abstract An electric connector for use with flat multiple-conductor cables has two body members, one of which is attached to the cable. The other body member may be secured to the first so as to sandwich part of the cable between them. One body member carries a plurality of conductive connection members, and the other body member carries conductive contact members. The contact members are arranged so that one end engages with a connection member and an intermediate part is forced into contact with a cable conductor as the connector is assembled on the cable.
Inventors
- 👤 D Halley
- 👤 R Leather
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:37
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/77; H01R12/771; H01R12/777; H01R12/82; H01R12/85; H01R12/88
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
An electric connector for connection with the conductors of a flat multiple-conductor cable comprising a first body member of electrically insulating material having means for attaching the cable thereto, a second body member of electrically insulating material securable to the first body member so as to sandwich part of the cable between the two body members, at least one conductive connection member carried by one of the body members, and at least one conductive contact member in the form of a lever having two arms, one arm including a resilient elongated portion and being attached at its end to the other body member, the other arm being engageable at its end with a connection member, the contact member being so shaped that when the two body members are secured to one another with the cable attached to the first body member a portion of the contact member intermediate the two arms thereof bears upon a conductor of the cable from which the insulation has been removed, thereby connecting said conductor to said connection member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
An electric connector for connection with the conductors of a flat multiple-conductor cable comprising a first body member of electrically insulating material having means for attaching the cable thereto, a second body member of electrically insulating material securable to the first body member so as to sandwich part of the cable between the two body members, at least one conductive connection member carried by one of the body members, and at least one conductive contact member in the form of a lever having two arms, one arm including a resilient elongated portion and being attached at its end to the other body member, the other arm being engageable at its end with a connection member, the contact member being so shaped that when the two body members are secured to one another with the cable attached to the first body member a portion of the contact member intermediate the two arms thereof bears upon a conductor of the cable from which the insulation has been removed, thereby connecting said conductor to said connection member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A connector as claimed in claim 1 in which the means for attaching the cable to the first body member includes at least one projecting spigot on the first body member adapted to pass through an aperture formed in the cable between a pair of conductors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A connector as claimed in claim 2 in which each conductive connection member is carried by the first body member and has a projecting post adapted to pass through a further aperture formed in the cable between a pair of conductors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A connector as claimed in claim 3 in which the second body member carries at least one tongue for engagement with the post of a conductive connection member and at least one hook for engagement with a spigot of the first body member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A connector as claimed in claim 3 in which each conductive contact member is carried at one end by the second body member, the other end of said contact member being engageable with the post of a conductive connection member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A connector as claimed in claim 1 in which at least some of the conductive connection members have terminal posts formed integral therewith.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |